In this episode Allen hosts Pete DeMar, who has over 40 years of experience in the stationary battery industry, and Ryan Wallace, Market Development Manager for Eagle Eye Power Solutions. They explore the critical topic of battery room safety, covering key precautions and best practices to prevent hazards. The expert panel discusses essential safety measures, […]
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In this episode Allen hosts Pete DeMar, who has over 40 years of experience in the stationary battery industry, shares his background and expertise in battery failure analysis. Al Warner, with an equally impressive history of involvement in batteries, also shares his experiences in the military and the UPS industry, highlighting his learning journey and […]
How to be Safe When Working On or Around Stationary Batteries This webinar will detail physical, mechanical, chemical and electrical safety concerns that could be encountered when working on batteries. Safety codes will be examined, personal protective equipment detailed, and electric shock and arc flash hazards identified. Related Tech Note Stationary Battery Safety Podcast The […]
In this episode of DC Power Hour, the Battery Blarney Duo delve into the topic of ground fault testing, welcoming special guest Ron Dickinson who shares his experiences with ground faults on his installations. They discuss the nuances of ground faults, distinguishing them from short circuits, and explore techniques to mitigate issues such as corrosion […]
For many years, the only training guide for technician skill levels had emerged from the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T). After the breakup of the AT&T monopoly in 1983, it was promulgated by the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOC’s) under the wings of their newly established subsidiary, Bell Communications Research, Inc, known as Bellcore. […]
Listen in this episode of DC Power Hour as our battery Blarney duo of George and Allen field questions from Doug on our sales team. They discuss topics ranging from seismic racking to spill containment and neutralization to chargers. Episode Highlights 1:57 – What are the seismic and UBC zones and how have they changed […]
Listen in this episode of DC Power Hour as our battery Blarney duo of George and Allen field questions from a few members of our sales team. We’ve got Patrick, Andrew, and Doug taking part in our round table discussion looking for feedback and answers to client questions and demands that they are asked to […]
The Battery Blarney Duo is back together again after a few months with a very special guest, Jeff Donato from H2Scan, author of the article, “A Primer on the Codes and Standards Governing Battery Safety and Compliance”. One of the subjects of this podcast is one that’s often overlooked, and that’s hydrogen detection and ventilation […]
In this episode, the Battery Blarney hold a Q&A with Ron Dickinson from Western Farmers Electric Co-op in Oklahoma. They discuss things like the fact that batteries are susceptible to corrosion, which can lead to a thermal runaway event. And when dealing with battery corrosion, it’s important to know the signs. One of the most […]
In this special episode, we went live at the company’s recent Open House! The Battery Blarney duo welcomed questions from the audience about Ohmic testing on a battery, how the rules apply to a NiCad battery, and many more. We were excited to answer these questions and give our audience a behind-the-scenes look at what […]
The Battery Blarney duo of George and Allen welcome Joey Davis and Ed Rafter to talk about applying Stationary Battery Training in the Field and Battery Monitoring. Battery training is important for a number of reasons. First, it helps to ensure that employees are properly trained in the use of batteries. Second, it helps to […]
In this episode, we dig in about the importance of battery room safety. In the Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about issues that can occur when safety precautions are overlooked, and why they are overlooked. Then, they are joined by Ed Rafter, an experienced engineer who has spent his impressive career successfully working […]
The topic of this episode covers the importance of battery room safety. In the Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about some of the issues that can occur when safety precautions are overlooked, and why they are overlooked. They also discuss what to do when there is a battery spill or accident in a […]